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the first 36
Sep 20
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The First 36

By Camp Chi

Despite the Microsoft Azure outage, which knocked out CampInTouch for about 48 hours, the moment registration went live, one thing was clear – Camp Chi is a hot commodity already! Much of the excitement and great start of Summer 2019 registration is due to success of Summer 2018. So, before we move fully into Summer […] Learn More ›

Reflecting on a Year Gone By
Sep 13
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Reflecting on a Year Gone By

By Camp Chi

With Rosh Hashanah in the rear-view mirror and Yom Kippur coming up next week, this is a time of year when we reflect on the past year, make amends and try to do better in the new year. At Camp Chi, we provide a place where people learn to live together. But what happens when […] Learn More ›

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Sep 12
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Try Chi Reunion

By Camp Chi

All Try Chi Campers & their Families are invited to the Try Chi 2018 Reunion! There will be something for everyone! We’ll have games, crafts, raffles, snacks, and a great entertainer! And while the campers are reconnecting with their friends, parents can learn about all that Camp Chi has to offer for summer 2019 and […] Learn More ›

The Last Shabbat Shalom
Aug 4
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The Last Shabbat Shalom

By Camp Chi

We have arrived at the last Shabbat of the summer, a Shabbat unlike any other. While we will still have the usual Shuk, Schmooze, Services, and Song Session, it will all be a little different. Everyone knows in the back of their mind that this is the last time this summer we will partake in […] Learn More ›

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Jul 20
Camp

What Makes Shabbat Special?

By Camp Chi

As we prepare for the first Shabbat of this session, the excitement is in the air. This is our first time coming together as a whole camp since Monday’s specialty orientation, and it is sure to be a special time for everyone. One of the most common questions we get during the year is “What […] Learn More ›

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Jul 17
Guest Blogger

Camp Chi: A Kehillah Built on Inclusion

By Jen Phillips

I often get asked what inclusion means to our campers. It’s a difficult question to answer for many reasons. Our campers do not know camp in any other way; it’s a place they just call home. In fact, I’m not sure they would actually describe their camp as an inclusive camp. They would simply describe […] Learn More ›

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